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| - Boozehounds beware because you're about to go for broke when you venture into the doors of the brand new STIR Kitchen & Beverage Co in Mississauga. After years of focusing on beer with West 50 Pourhouse and wine with Ten Restaurant & Wine bar, the fellas at HIP Restaurants have upped their game once again and brought together the best of both worlds and added some cocktail excellence to put themselves over the top.
Before we get all saucy over their drink menu, let's chat about the actual space. STIR has completely redone the old Croc Bar/Crocodile Rock, and when I say redone, I mean obliterated all memories of the old places and in its stead released a glorious phoenix from those smoldering ashes. Ok, so I'm feeling a little poetic but realistically in the recent stream of of restaurants going overboard with the reclaimed wood, and exposed fixtures it's nice to see a spot maintaining a level of class while still inviting in a taste of the currently popular elements.
Back to the booze! Aside from an extensive craft and european beer line up, and a lengthy wine list, there are cocktails. Pages upon glorious pages of carefully crafted cocktails. All the classics make an appearance so I won't go through them all, it's up to you to visit and explore it for yourself, but just know - everything is there. One important thing that made me happier than a mouse in a cheese factory was that they offer, not one, but THREE different kinds of Old Fashioneds. BOOM! Take that Mississauga. I went with their classic OF and it was very very good.
The night of my visit was for their grand opening and unfortunately I had to leave before I could try any of the sample bites that were supposed to be going around, but instead I ordered and paid for a menu item to go along with their NY striploin steak steak (served with mash, seasonal veg and a delicious demi glaze). I'm usually not a strip steak fan, I find them tough and usually a poor quality, knowing that I asked for my steak to be on the slightly rare side of medium rare, but it didn't need it. The steak was tender, perfectly cooked and juicy. My mind might be changed when it comes to strip steaks now, and my wallet might be saved not having to buy more expensive cuts of meat.
A fantastic experience overall provided by old staff faves (a collection of the best from both West50 and Ten) and fresh excited newbies. I'm going to reserve my 5th star for after I've had a chance to explore more of their cocktails, service and food on future visits. Until then...
Eatcrest Out!
Ps - With the patio foot print left by the last restaurant/bar, expect this to be one of Mississauga's Top 5 patios in 2016 (remember who said it first)
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